Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive application of aft stick during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the airplane.
Picture of the Day: A circular rainbow
Matthew McCoy submitted the following photo and note: “Float flying near the Columbia River.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the […]
Westbound round-the-world record attempt happening now
Five legs, most over open ocean, in a single-engine piston-powered homebuilt aircraft.
Video: Warbirds and Van’s RVs
A host of other aircraft also flew in for the pancake breakfast.
Piper opens applications for apprentice program
The 2020 group of apprentices will which will begin in late July.
Drone community to help FAA develop recreational drone flyer test
In September, the FAA posted a request for information (RFI) asking the drone community to submit suggestions on how best to administer the new recreational knowledge test.
Separated cylinder head results in forced landing to road
Probable cause: The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: A serendipitous alignment
Ken Thompson submitted the following photo and note: “My son took this photo of me above 06R in Bellville, Texas. I was in my 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, overflying the field before entering the pattern. It’s a beautiful, if serendipitous, alignment. And, just for the record, I was well below the cloud layer and had NOT […]
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There is no downside to this deal. It’s good for the EAA chapter. It’s good for the students. It’s good for the community as a whole.